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Health Equity Division Announcement |
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Health Equity Advisory and Leadership (HEAL) Council seeks new member
Help improve the health of all Minnesotans. Apply today!
Deadline: Sept. 30
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is seeking a dedicated individual who is passionate about eliminating health inequities in Minnesota to join the Health Equity Advisory and Leadership (HEAL) Council. The council plays a crucial role in guiding the Department of Health’s strategies to improve the health of all Minnesotans. Council members serve two-year terms, focusing on policy and systems change, cross-agency collaboration, and addressing health equity issues.
The HEAL Council:
- Advises the commissioner on health equity issues and the health equity priorities and concerns of specific populations (refer to Minnesota Statute 145.987: revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/145.987).
- Assists MDH in efforts to advance health equity, including consulting on specific agency policies and programs, providing ideas and input about potential budget and policy proposals, and recommending review of agency policies, standards, or procedures that may create or perpetuate health inequities.
- Assists MDH in developing and monitoring meaningful performance measures related to advancing health equity.
MDH is seeking applicants to fill a recent vacancy. The new member will complete the current two-year term ending in December 2027.
Who Should Apply
Applications from individuals with relevant skills and experience that reflect a strong commitment to advancing health equity are welcome. Applicants are not required to identify with a specific community group to be considered. A variety of perspectives and experiences strengthen the council’s work and impact.
MDH is seeking applicants who:
- Care deeply about health equity, social justice, and public health.
- Bring valuable professional insights, community connections, or lived experiences related to health disparities and systems change.
- Are eager to collaborate with state leaders and community advocates to influence public policy.
How to Apply
Apply online today: Board/Commission Details
The vacancy is officially open and accepts applications online. Please ensure the cover letter addresses the following:
- Explain your passion for health equity. Describe your personal or professional connection to reducing health disparities.
- Highlight your experience working with populations who have experienced or continue to experience health disparities.
- Describe your leadership style. Explain how you collaborate, listen, and guide group decisions.
Questions?
Contact the Health Equity Strategy and Innovation Division at health.equity@state.mn.us.
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About us
The Center for Health Equity, which was created in 2013 to advance health equity, has grown dramatically in recent years. Recognizing this growth and the center’s role in providing support and technical assistance across the agency, the executive office elevated the Center for Health Equity to a division at the Department of Health. With this structural change, we are now the Division of Health Equity Strategy and Innovation.
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